Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of monetary analysis and/or financial market analysis. Potential candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound understanding of macroeconomic theory and are expected to be familiar with basic econometrics as well as commonly used modelling techniques. Knowledge of matlab is preferred. Whilst our specialists will primarily report on practices within the Deutsche Bundesbank, participants of this course will also be encouraged to actively engage with each other and, where appropriate, prepare presentations in workshops and exercises to provide insights into the respective frameworks of their own countries.